Obituaries
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Harold Douglas Stallings
Aug 27, 2023
Harold Douglas Stallings, age 78, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023. He was born March 29, 1945 to James Bruce Stallings and Leona Deaver Stallings.
Arrangements by Vilonia Funeral Home (501) 796-2275.
Lauren (Young) Toney
Aug 27, 2023
Lauren Elizabeth Young Toney, 35 of Kensett, Arkansas, passed away at her home on August 27, 2023. She was born to Allen Young and Bonnie Larssen Noble on October 29, 1987 in Manchester, New Hampshire.
She spent her career taking care of others as a certified Nursing Assistant. She enjoyed baking sweet treats and taking care of...
Eric Estrada
Aug 26, 2023
Jonathan Eric Estrada, 59, of Vilonia, Arkansas, who was born February 8th, 1964 to Ralph G. and Ernestine Estrada, passed away Saturday, August 26th, 2023. An outdoorsman and handyman, Eric loved fishing, gardening, home improvement projects, and spending time with his wife and children.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Sonja Smith, and one...
Doyne Mitchell Kelley
Aug 25, 2023
Doyne Mitchell Kelley, age 86, of Greenbrier went to be with his Lord on August 25, 2023. He was born August 17, 1937, in Liberty, Arkansas to the late Eulus Mitchell Kelley and Linne May Naylor Kelley. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Mason Kelley, his second wife Margaret Raney Kelley, and his daughter Barbara Kelley....
Ronald Jay Bradley
Aug 25, 2023
Ronald Jay Bradley, 88 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away at his home on August 25, 2023. He was born on April 21, 1935 to Irby and Mattie Culpepper Bradley in Fort Payne, Alabama. He was a member of Trinity Pentecostal Church of God.
From the time his feet hit the ground, they never stopped. He acquired knowledge...
Bruce Jay Orten
Aug 22, 2023
Bruce Jay Orten, age 61 passed away, August 21, 2023, at his home in Searcy, Arkansas. Bruce was born in Aurora, Illinois to Jack Orten and Dee “Roberson” Orten. He was a wonderful father and great musician. He loved playing music on his guitar.
He was preceded in death by his Father, Jack Orten...
Mary Garrett
Aug 21, 2023
Mary Louise Garrett, 86 of Griffithville passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023, in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born on March 23, 1937 in Searcy, Arkansas to Ray Tripp and Trula Walker. She spent her career working at Arkansas Electric Co-op. She spent her spare time taking care of anyone in need.
She is preceded in death...
Joanne Thomasson Mcgowan
Aug 20, 2023
Joanne Thomasson McGowan was born on February 29, 1932, and died peacefully on August 20, 2023. She was born in Rison, Arkansas, and was preceded in death by her parents, B. W Thomasson and Iliff Powers Thomasson, and her beloved husband, James McGowan. She leaves behind her two sons, Mike McGowan (Karen) and his daughters, Madison (Justin) and Mackenzie;...
Edward Hamil
Aug 20, 2023
Edward Glenn Hamil, age 82, of Searcy went to be with his Lord on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born March 20, 1941 in Indiana, PA to the late Paul Ward Hamil and Beatrice Ruth Tillett Hamil. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Clifford Ward Hamil and his sister Janet Mae...
Orbra Achel Wortham
Aug 19, 2023
Orbra Achel Wortham, 80 of Judsonia, Arkansas passed away on August 19, 2023. He was born on July 15, 1943 to Orbra Joseph Wortham and Bertha Irene Oguin in Joy, Arkansas. Achel was known for his kindness to all people and his passion for enjoying life to its fullest. He will never be forgotten by the many people whose...
Daniel "Danny" Milton Baker, Iii
Aug 19, 2023
BELOVED SON, HUSBAND, FATHER, FRIEND
Daniel Milton Baker III (Danny) age 58, passed away sitting in his favorite chair at home in Higginson on August 19th, 2023 from complications related to a recent heart attack. Danny was born May 29th, 1965 in Searcy, AR. He spent his life in the Searcy area investing in the community as...
Bonita Ruth Porter
Aug 18, 2023
Bonita Ruth Porter, 80, passed away August 18, 2023, with her devoted and most treasured caregiver & husband of 61 years, Windle Earl Porter, by her side. She was born in Jasmine, AR to Albert Jennington & Fern Holloway Huddleston on August 7, 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers: James Albert Huddleston, Jackie...
Chester Lee Clowers
Aug 15, 2023
Chester Lee Clowers, 81 of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on August 15, 2023. He was born in Bald Knob, Arkansas on April 23, 1942, to Coy and Clara Kidd Clowers.
He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Alan Vernon Clowers and George Clowers, and one sister Debra Clowers.
He is survived by a...
William Eugene Taylor
Aug 15, 2023
William (Bill) E. Taylor, age 81, passed away in Little Rock on August 15, 2023.
Bill was born on April 15, 1942 in Kensett, Arkansas to the late Winfred E. and Leda Taylor. He is also predeceased by sister Lavern Gray.
He is survived by his loving wife to whom he was married 60 years,...
Melinda Kay Lachowsky-McHam
Aug 15, 2023
Melinda Kay Lachowsky-McHam, 56, of Conway, AR, passed away on August 15, 2023 after her battle with cancer. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family and friends.
She was born on December 29, 1966 to Bobby & Sue Kirkland in Jacksonville, AR. After graduating from Mt. Vernon High School, she went on to study...
Estalee Marie Looney
Aug 14, 2023
Estalee Marie Looney, 91, of Cabot, Arkansas passed away on August 14, 2023. She was born to John Gobel and Stella Hufford on May 8, 1932 in Flint, Michigan.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Claudy Looney.
She is survived by her two sons, Glen Looney and Keith Looney, grandchildren, Crystal...
David Ray Johnson
Aug 14, 2023
David Ray Johnson, age 45, of Vilonia went to be with his Lord on August 14th, 2023.
He was born on February 25th, 1978 in Jacksonville, Arkansas to Mickeal and Zoe Johnson. He attended Flippin High School and graduated in 1997. He currently worked for Conway Human Development as a CNA.
David had a servant's heart. He...
Donna Jean Cagle
Aug 14, 2023
Donna Jean Cagle, age 74, of Searcy passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023. She was born August 23, 1948 in Puyallup, Washington to the late Elbert and Delores Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Don Carlos Cagle and her brother Danny Thomas. Mrs. Cagle was a lifelong caregiver and retired...
Minnie Marie Weatherhogg
Aug 12, 2023
Minnie Marie Weatherhogg, age 64, of Griffithville passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023. She was born October 16, 1958 in Houston, Texas. Minnie enjoyed shopping online, reading and playing board games. She was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother and was always willing to help others. She was preceded in death by her son Carlton McCracken...
